Ewout W. Steyerberg

Ewout W. Steyerberg is a renowned Professor of Clinical Biostatistics and Medical Decision Making at Leiden University Medical Center, where he has been chairing the Department of Biomedical Data Sciences since 2017. His academic journey began at Leiden University, where he studied medicine and later earned an MSc in Biomedical Sciences. He completed his PhD at Erasmus MC with a thesis focused on prognostic modeling for clinical decision-making. With over 25 years of experience, including a significant tenure at Erasmus MC, Steyerberg has dedicated his career to developing, validating, and updating prediction models that enhance medical decision-making. His research encompasses advanced statistical methods, including regression analysis and machine learning, applied across various medical domains. He is widely published, with over 1,000 peer-reviewed articles to his name, and is recognized for his influential textbook, Clinical Prediction Models: A Practical Approach to Development, Validation, and Updating, which serves as a key resource in the field. Steyerberg's contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including membership in the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences and the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, reflecting his pivotal role in advancing healthcare through statistical science.